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McKinley Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Ohio, United States

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Creek chub

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Largemouth bass

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Creek chub

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Steelhead

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General info

McKinley Creek is a stream located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Walleye, and Creek chub.

Location

41°46′19.6″N 81°12′52.1″W
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Fishing regulations at McKinley Creek, OH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Walleye

Walleye

Regulation boundaryOH Lake Erie
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size15" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
This daily bag limit has been established for walleye, saugeye, and sauger anglers fishing in the Ohio waters of Lake Erie, or landing at Ohio ports. It shall be unlawful for any one person to take or possess more than six walleye, saugeye, and sauger (singly or in combination) in any one day regardless of zone combination.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Sander vitreus
Location regulation notes
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
Location specific information
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
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FAQ about McKinley Creek fishing

📍 Where is the McKinley Creek located?
the McKinley Creek is a stream located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°46′19.6″N 81°12′52.1″W
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🎣 Where on the McKinley Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the McKinley Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the McKinley Creek?
The most common species in the McKinley Creek are:
  • Rainbow trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest McKinley Creek fishing reports?
The latest McKinley Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the McKinley Creek?

Fishing in Ohio requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed vendors.

In Ohio, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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